Southwest US states bake, wildfire threatens Arizona towns
Warnings remains in effect for excessive heat in Arizona and Nevada at least through the weekend.
Legislature passes wildfire relief bill
Hundreds of millions of dollars will go to help fight wildfires and communities impacted by the fires.
Arizona lawmakers advance $100M fire fund in special session
Wednesday's committee votes came after hearing dire warnings from state wildfire officials.
Heat wave grips US West amid fear of a new, hotter normal
It's raising concerns that such extreme weather could become the new normal amid a decades-long drought.
Some residents remain evacuated by rural Arizona wildfire
More than 1,000 firefighters have focused on protecting structures and maintaining containment lines
Border officials warn of heat dangers in south Arizona
An excessive heat warning for many parts of southern and central Arizona is expected to begin Saturday
Governor tours Arizona fires, calls for special session
Ducey wants the Legislature to approve extra money to ensure that firefighters have the resources they need
AZ Delegation members urge DOD to act on Tucson contamination
Letter cites chemical plumes emanating from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Air National Guard installation at Tucson International Airport
Arizona wildfires force more evacuations, highway closures
About 150 firefighters are battling the blaze that has been burning out of control across 53 square miles
Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
Measurements show soil and plants are much drier, making trees and brush more likely to ignite and fire to spread.
US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
Projections say by late next year Lake Mead could drop to levels that could threaten the ability to generate electricity at Hoover Dam
How drought and constant fire are impacting Arizona
Conditions in the Southwest are getting drier, but there is some possibility for hope later this year.
Low saguaro reproduction numbers at national park in Tucson
Drought cycle that dates to the mid-1990s thought to be responsible
New coalition pushes for Arizona to shift to clean energy by 2050
Dozens of businesses, cities and organizations have joined the effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Forest Service opens public comment for horse removal plan
The Agency has given an eastern Arizona community near Heber until late April to weigh in
